Valueset observation-category
Observation Category codes.
Code
System
Display
Definition
social-history
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Social History
Social History Observations define the patient's occupational
vital-signs
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Vital Signs
Clinical observations measure the body's basic functions such as blood pressure
imaging
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Imaging
Observations generated by imaging. The scope includes observations regarding plain x-ray
laboratory
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Laboratory
The results of observations generated by laboratories. Laboratory results are typically generated by laboratories providing analytic services in areas such as chemistry
procedure
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Procedure
Observations generated by other procedures. This category includes observations resulting from interventional and non-interventional procedures excluding laboratory and imaging (e.g.
survey
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Survey
Assessment tool/survey instrument observations (e.g.
exam
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Exam
Observations generated by physical exam findings including direct observations made by a clinician and use of simple instruments and the result of simple maneuvers performed directly on the patient's body.
therapy
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Therapy
Observations generated by non-interventional treatment protocols (e.g. occupational
activity
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
Activity
Observations that measure or record any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. Not under direct supervision of practitioner such as a physical therapist. (e.g.